Landlords drag Kano LG to court over tenancy fees

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

The Landlords/Caretakers Association, Kano, has dragged the chairman of Fagge Local Government Area Fagge Local Government Area and a consulting firm, A.A.J Global Concepts Nigeria LTD to court over alleged exorbitant tenancy fees imposed on them by the local authorities.

The chairman of the local government, the local government and the consulting firm are the first, second and third respondent respectively in the suit filed at Kano High Court sitting in Gezawa.

The vacation Court No.4, Gezawa Division, presided over by Justice Musa Daihuru Mohammed, ordered the first, second and third defendants to maintain the status quo, until 25 August when the Motion on Notice is slated for hearing.

According to the Court Order: “Upon reading the motion x-parte together with 29 paragraph accompanying affidavit in support duly deposed to by the Mr. Kunle Johnson Ogunleye (the secretary of the plaintiff/Applicant), dated 18th day of August, 2025, and written address filed by the plaintiff/applicant counsel.

“And after hearing Morgans C. Omereonye Esq. (appearing with U. Akpan Esq.) Counsel for the plaintiff/applicant.

“It is hereby ordered as follows: That parties shall maintain status quo pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice filed on 11/8/2025.

“The Motion on Notice is slated for hearing on the 25th day of August, 2025 for hearing of the Motion on Notice.”

Our Correspondent reports that landlords and caretakers in Sabon Gari had cried out over what they described as exorbitant tenancy fees slammed on them by the authorities of Fagge Local Government Area.